There is a guided meditation I’ve used with groups and individuals that literally helps them to imagine roots growing out of their feet into the ground. It’s true that power can corrupt. Slowly, unethical, immoral or just plain unpleasant behaviors (like being out of touch, in denial, a know-it-all) can creep in. What’s the secret?

If process is a vehicle, purpose is the compass. Purpose gives a definite direction to processes. People (and their expertise) are the drivers. Technology acts as an accelerator. Most system implementation or change initiatives focus enough on the P-P-T – People, process and technology and somewhere along the lines, the focus on purpose blurs. MORE >>

Vision is terribly over-rated as a valuable attribute of leadership. There… I’ve said it. The elephant is now present in the room. Now, before you fill the comment stream with rebuttals [.]. Vision is terribly over-rated as a valuable attribute of leadership. There… I’ve said it. The elephant is now present in the room. MORE >>

The systems and structures that we call "management" are obsolete. They were developed during the industrial era more of a century ago while work has changed today. Traditional management structures, systems and tools intended to make the first factories efficient are now obsolete. Management is dead. Knowledge work is social. MORE >>

The King had a speech deficiency. He spoke poorly. He stammered. Badly. He needed to speak well. His people needed him to speak well. And he took the steps (the many, many hours of steps!) to learn how to speak better. And then, he spoke better. Maybe not perfectly – but noticeably better. Yes, I’m [.]. MORE >>

Today I’m challenging my church to join me in the Grace 10in10 Challenge. The goal is simple. Lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. It officially starts tomorrow, but you can begin at anytime. This challenge is a part of physically being all in. I’ve learned by experience that I’m more productive when I feel better physically. Are you in? MORE >>